Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new proposed rule to expand no-cost coverage of contraception under the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

“With today’s announcement, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking groundbreaking steps to empower all women to exercise their fundamental freedom to make their own health care decisions – no matter where they live.

“Tens of millions of women with private health insurance will now be able to obtain over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives like birth control and Plan B at no cost, helping to expand and cement access to reproductive health care medications. 

“While we applaud this executive action, New Dems know there is no substitute for the protections in the Women’s Health Protect Act. Congress must pass this legislation to restore nationwide access to reproductive health care – and New Dems won’t stop working until we get it done.”

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